Lakewood, NJ Obituaries

Donna Dandorph, 81, of Hazlet, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was the steady heart of her family and the safest place they have ever kn...

Phyllis Rossi, aged 82, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1943. Phyllis was a resident of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Gerald Levine, born on October 23, 1938, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Gerald was a resident of Manchester Township, New Jersey.

Melvin Murray Salzman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. He was 89 years old. Born July 22, 1936 in Nyack, New York, Mel was raised ...

Jeffrey E Wargo passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 64. He was a resident of Bayville, New Jersey. Jeff was born in Rahway on June 27, 1961. He was a lover of all music, The Beatles and J...

Donald L. Wilkinson (88) passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by family while in hospice at Concord Healthcare in Lakewood, NJ. He lived there nearly 4 and ½ years after living for ...

Eileen Ottaviani (formerly Eileen McGugart.) passed away on Monday, February 9. Born on December 30, 1943, she was the second of four children of George and Elizabeth McGugart. She is survived by her...

Julia Sheran, age 99, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026, at home surrounded by love and family. Born April 10th, 1926 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, Julia was raised on a farm in Pellejas with her man...

William Nicholus Vivian Jr. passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Howell, New Jersey. William was born on July 24, 1947.

Elias Benito Siverio, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1933, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, to the late Francisco and Teodora Siverio. Elias was a...

Jane Neuviller passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on May 16, 1927. Jane was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Thomas Neuviller Sr., and is survived by, her ...

Carmela “Carm” Melillo, affectionately known as Gran-Carm and Aunt Millie, passed away on February 5th, 2026. After courageously surviving cancer19 years ago, she faced a recent cancer battle with the...

Carol Anne Bodei, 82, of Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief and sudden illness. Born on February 23, 1943, in Jer...

Joseph P. Melillo, age 82, passed away on January 30, 2026, with his family close in heart. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith Melillo, whom he loved deeply and missed dearly throughout th...

Theresa “Terry” Yack, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 25th. Born on December 14, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Terry was the beloved daughter of the late Jennie and Martin Chiara....

In loving memory of Ronald L. Justice, 81, who passed away surrounded by his children on January 24, 2026. He was a long-time resident of Lakewood, NJ since 1968. Born on March 22, 1944, in New York,...

Joseph T. Tirone, of Lakewood, NJ, died from complications of cancer on January 23rd, 2026. Joseph was born in Detroit, MI in 1935 to Ignazio and Grace Tirone. The family relocated to New York, and a...

Deborah “Debbie” Ehnstrom, age 68, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born on June 13, 1957, and was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Michael P. McVeigh, 59, passed away on January 19th, 2026, leaving behind a profound absence in the lives of those who knew him. Born on March 24, 1966, in P...

Michael Deane, aged 70, passed away on January 17, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1955. Michael was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Michael is survived by his daughter Maryellen of Trenton. Se...

Linda Francis, a cherished mother, grandmother, and the guiding light of her family, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2026, passing away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and...

Joseph Quartararo passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and father in law. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph was the son of th...

Steve was born September 19, 1942 in Manhattan N.Y. to Stephen A and Mary McCrystal. He was the oldest of 4 children. Steve's mother raised the family after the fathers's early death. Steve attended C...

Thomas John Rogers, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, just days shy of his 84th birthday. A veteran and a fixture of the Toms River community for 55 years, Tom lived a life defined b...

Betty was born in Orange, NJ, on January 12, 1928; she died on her 98th birthday, January 12, 2026, in Lakewood, NJ. Early childhood was in Wood-Ridge, NJ, with one sister, Barbara Fenton (now decease...

Karen Cunningham, 67, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born on June 11, 1958, Karen was known for her generous heart and her ability to treat everyone like family. An amazing mother, Karen had one chi...

Rose Tucciarone, age 103, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on July 23, 1922, in Calabria, Italy, Rose was the beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Caroline DiParo. Rose worked as a...

Joanne Dumont, aged 89, passed away on January 2, 2026. Joanne was born on July 26, 1936. She was a resident of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Jasmine Pacholec passed away in the arms of her husband at her home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 40. She was born on January 1, 1985. Jasmine had a vibrant spi...

Theresa Wright, 82, of Toms River passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home. Theresa was predeceased by her sons, Frank and Lewie and her life partner, John VanDover. She is survived by h...

Michael Vasilantone, 95, of Lakewood, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. An artist who attended New York’s Cooper Union, an inventor, a multi-patent holder, business ...

Stephen Brown, 54, of Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away on December 17, 2025. Stephen was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered most for his role as ...

Albert Alexander Bhalai, born on September 27, 1951, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a resident of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Miriam Skaar of Lakewood, NJ, and formerly of Scotch Plains, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 14, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY to Philip and Anna M...

Paul Wojciech Leibrandt, age 86, of Brick, New Jersey passed away on, Thursday December 11, 2025 at HMH Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, NJ. Paul was born in Lvov, Poland to the late Dorota...

Our beloved mother, Marjorie Jannelli (nee Carrullo), passed away peacefully in her home on December 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Marge was born in Summit, NJ on February 12, 1936 to Paula and Joseph ...

Joseph M. Hegedus, 82, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Lakewood, NJ, Joseph lived a full life marked by devotion, hard work, and un...

Albert A. “Al” Fortunato of Wall Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 29th, with his devoted wife of 65 years by his side. Born on June 17th, 1931, in Hoboken, NJ, Al spent more than three...

Clyde John Hunter Sr., age 81, passed away on Friday, November 21st at Jersey Shore Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He fought with strength and a relentless spirit until the very end,...

Ralph H. Kries age 74, of Lakewood, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, and proud Army veteran. Ralph leaves behind his belov...

Tina Ann Bryson, born on July 20, 1961, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 64. She was a devoted wife to her husband Christopher Bryson (predeceased) and mother to her son Daniel Robbin...

Stefany E. Gesser, 76, of Toms River passed away at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Stefany was a force to be reckoned with, fighting for years to keep the community water supply safe. She was ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Joseph Patrick Polomski has entered into eternal rest. He was predeceased by his parents; Peter and Henrietta Polomski, his third wife, Ellen Polomski (né...

Joseph Pizanie, born on May 13, 1945, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Lakewood, New Jersey. A committal service will be held at the Brigadier General William ...

Elisa T. Ferraro, 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1937, and lived a full and loving life. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Elisa resided in Staten Island for many year...

Marion E. Lecompte, born on December 22, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 85. A committal service will be held at Hope Chapel, located at 617 Hope Chapel ...

Vincent Cioffi, age 87, of Lakewood, NJ, who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Agnes & his cherished daughte...

Minerva Mendez of Lakewood, NJ; a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2025, at the age of 78. Born to the late Emilio Cruz Mend...

Juan M Mercado, born on April 19, 1945, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 80. Juan was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey. A visitation will be held on November 8, 2025, from 10:00am t...

Marlene C. Roldan, born on October 28, 1935, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 89. Marlene will be missed dearly by her family and friends and her memory will live on through the ones sh...